Authority: Supreme Court of India (Civil Appellate Jurisdiction)
Order Date: 28 July 2026
Case Overview
- Appeal: Civil Appeal No. ___ of 2026 (arising out of SLP(C) No.25281/2026) filed by Manipal Technologies Limited & another appellant against Bank of Baroda & others.
- Origin: The appeal challenges the Division Bench order in Writ Appeal No.1602/2026, which upheld a Single Judge’s order dated 08‑06‑2026 refusing interim relief in Writ Petition No.16741/2026.
- Writ Petition: W.P. No.16741/2026 was scheduled to be listed before the Single Judge on 23‑07‑2026 for consideration on merits.
- Contentions: Appellants argued that the Division Bench order merely declined interim relief and that the writ petition remains alive; respondents (Bank of Baroda) contended that the tender had been awarded to respondents Nos.2 and 3 and that there was no merit in the appeal.
- Additional parties: Respondents Nos.2 and 3 have been awarded the tender and are ready to commence work; no adverse order against them in this appeal.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court disposed of the appeal, observing that the Division Bench order is limited to reasons for declining interim relief.
- The appellants are free to make submissions on the merits of W.P. No.16741/2026.
- The Single Judge is directed to hear the writ petition expeditiously and to dispose of it within two months from the next listing date (already set for 23‑07‑2026).
- No notice is issued to respondents Nos.2 and 3; their awarded tenders remain subject to the final outcome of the writ petition.
Topics: Legal Procedure, Banking Tender